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FCZ 6157

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,083 mi
Last recorded86,083 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 6157
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 86,083 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 85,901 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 69,874 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 67,208 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 67,177 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 67,130 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 64,740 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 63,000 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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FCZ 6157 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 76,778 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FCZ 6157, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FCZ 6157?

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What year was FCZ 6157 registered?

FCZ 6157 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is FCZ 6157 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCZ 6157 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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